Afton Central School District

Our PK-2 Bright Knight recipients enjoyed some time in the Kidz Kingdom. These littlest knights enjoyed fun running, climbing, swinging, bouncing, and spinning around the kingdom. A fabulous time was had by all! Keep up the great work, Bright Knights!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Happy Presidents Day, Afton Community!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

The 3rd-5th grade Knight of the Month students went bowling this past week as an incentive trip. They had a blast!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Winter Recess. Classes will resume on Monday, February 24th.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

We had a fantastic time with students and their families at Academic Family Fun Night this past week. We are so thankful for everyone who participated in this outreach event!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

students doing crafts at family fun night

Hello, Afton Community! This is a letter from Powerschool providing general information about identify theft protection. We want to make sure our school community is informed about ways to protect digital information. The full letter can be accessed here: https://5il.co/37uxa

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION It is always advisable to regularly review statements from your accounts and periodically obtain your credit report from one or more of the national credit reporting companies. You may obtain a free copy of your credit report online at www.annualcreditreport.com by calling toll free 1.877.322.8228, or by mailing an Annual Credit Report Request Form (available at www.annualcreditreport.com) to: Annual Credit Report Request Service. P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA, 30348-5281. You may also purchase a copy of your credit report by contacting one or more of the three national credit reporting agencies listed below: • Equifax, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241. 1.800.685.1111. www.equifax.com • Experian, P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013. 1.888.397.3742. www.experian.com • TransUnion, Consumer Disclosure Center, P.O. Box 1000, Chester, PA 19016. 1.800.888.4213. www.transunion.com Fraud Alert: You may contact the fraud department of the three major credit bureaus to request that a “fraud alert” be placed on your file. A fraud alert notifies potential lenders to verify your identification before extending credit in your name. Equifax: Report Fraud: 1.888.378.4329 Experian: Report Fraud: 1.888.397.3742 TransUnion: Report Fraud: 1.800.680.7289 Security Freeze for Credit Reporting Agencies: You may request a security freeze on your credit reports. A security freeze prohibits a credit reporting agency from releasing any information from a consumer’s credit report without written authorization. However, please be aware that placing a security freeze on your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prevent the timely approval of any requests you make for new loans, credit mortgages, employment, housing or other services. It is free to place, lift or remove a security freeze. You must separately place a security freeze on your credit report at each credit bureau. To do so, you must contact the credit bureaus by phone, mail, or secure electronic means: • Equifax: P.O. Box 105788, Atlanta, GA 30348, 1.888.298.0045, www.Equifax.com • Experian: P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013, 1.888.397.3742, www.Experian.com • TransUnion: P.O. Box 160, Woodlyn, PA 19094, 1.800.916.8800, www.TransUnion.com To request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following: • Your full name (including middle initial, Jr., Sr., Roman numerals, etc.), • Social Security number • Date of birth • Address(es) where you have lived over the prior five years • Proof of current address such as a current utility bill • A photocopy of a government-issued ID card • If you are a victim of identity theft, include a copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft 6 If you request a freeze online or by phone, the agency must place the freeze within one business day. The credit bureaus have three business days after receiving a request by mail to place a security freeze on your credit report, and they must also send confirmation to you within five business days and provide you with a unique personal identification number (PIN) or password, or both that can be used by you to authorize the removal or lifting of the security freeze. To lift the freeze to allow a specific entity or individual access to your credit report, you must contact the credit reporting agencies and include (1) proper identification; (2) the PIN number or password provided to you when you placed the security freeze; and (3) the identities of those entities or individuals you would like to receive your credit report or the specific period of time you want the credit report available. You also have rights under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These include, among others, the right to know what is in your file; to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information; and to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information. For more information about the FCRA, please visit http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/bcfp_consumer-rights-summary_2018-09.pdf or http://www.ftc.gov. Steps You Can Take if You Are a Victim of Identity Theft • File a police report. Get a copy of the report to submit to your creditors and others that may require proof of a crime. • Contact the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC provides useful information to identity theft victims and maintains a database of identity theft cases for use by law enforcement agencies. File a report with the FTC by calling the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline: 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); online at http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft; or by mail at Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. • Keep a record of your contacts. Start a file with copies of your credit reports, the police reports, any correspondence, and copies of disputed bills. It is helpful to log conversations with creditors, law enforcement officials, and other relevant parties. Additional Steps to Avoid Identity Theft: The FTC has further information about steps to take to avoid identity theft at: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft; calling 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); or write to Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. State Specific Information District of Columbia residents can obtain information from the District of Columbia’s Attorney General’s Office regarding steps to take to avoid identity theft. This office can be reached by visiting the website at https://oag.dc.gov/, calling (202) 727-3400, or visiting 400 6th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001. Iowa residents may contact law enforcement or the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to report suspected incidents of identity theft. This office can be reached by visiting the website at www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov, calling (515) 281-5164 or requesting more information from the Office of the Attorney General, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Massachusetts residents are reminded that you have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above. There is no charge to place a security freeze on your account; however, you may be required to provide the credit reporting agency with certain personal information (such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth and address) and proper identification (such as a copy of a government-issued ID card and a bill or statement) prior to its honoring your request. 7 Maryland residents can learn more about preventing identity theft from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, by visiting their web site at www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov, calling the Identity Theft Unit at 1.410.576.6491, or requesting more information at the Identity Theft Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. New Mexico residents are reminded that you have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above and you have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act as described above. New York residents can learn more about preventing identity theft from the North York Office of the Attorney General, by visiting their web site at https://ag.ny.gov/resources/individuals/credit-lending/identity-theft, calling 1.800.771.77755 or requesting more information from the New York Attorney General’s Office, 28 Liberty St, New York, NY 10005. North Carolina residents can learn more about preventing identity theft from the North Carolina Office of the Attorney General, by visiting their web site at https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/identity-theft/, calling 1.877.566.7226 or requesting more information from the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office, 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001. Oregon residents may obtain information about preventing identity theft from the Oregon Attorney General’s Office. This office can be reached by visiting the website at www.doj.state.or.us, calling (503) 378-4400 or requesting more information from the Oregon Department of Justice, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4096. Rhode Island residents are reminded that you have the right to obtain a police report and request a security freeze as described above. The consumer reporting agencies may require that you provide certain personal information (such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth and address) and proper identification (such as a copy of a government-issued ID card and a bill or statement) prior to honoring your request. Residents can learn more by contacting the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General by phone at 1.401.274.4400 or by mail at 150 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. South Carolina residents may access educational resources and the availability of consumer assistance from the South Caroline Department of Consumer Affairs. This office can be reached by visiting the website at https://consumer.sc.gov/, calling (803) 734-4200, or visiting 293 Greystone Boulevard, Ste. 400 Columbia, SC 29210. Vermont residents may learn helpful information about fighting identity theft, placing a security freeze, and obtaining a free copy of your credit report on the Vermont Attorney General’s website at http://www.atg.state.vt.us.

Hello, Afton Community! The JV girls basketball team will conclude their season in the MAC Championship next week against Unatego at Unatego High School on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. Our team is requesting that their spectators wear red to the game. Let's go, Crimson Knights!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Please review this important memorandum which is an update about our superintendent search process. We are thankful for your support. You can access the full letter here: https://5il.co/37uyf. We look forward to having our new superintendent in place by July 2025.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Afton CSD Community Afton Board of Education February 14, 2025 Superintendent Search Process As you are aware, the Afton Board of Education is engaged in the process of searching for our next superintendent of schools. The application period closed in late January; thus, we thought it would be a good time to provide an update to our school community on where we are with the process. In November 2024, the Board engaged the search consultant services of DCMO BOCES District Superintendent, Michael Rullo. In this capacity, the consultant guides the Board of Education through every facet of the decision-making process, from outlining candidate qualifications and publicizing the opening to eventually identifying finalists from which the Board will select your next superintendent. In other words, the Board is supported by the consultant to help it make the best decisions possible throughout every component of the search process. You will be pleased to know that upon the conclusion of the application period in late January, we received a strong pool of candidates from which we will likely be able to choose an outstanding educational leader to serve as our next superintendent. The Board is now beginning the interview phase of the process. After the initial candidate interviews with the Board, finalists will be chosen. The finalists will engage in a second interview with the Board and will also provide a presentation to members of our school community in early April. While candidate information will be kept confidential through the first two rounds of interviews with the Board, we will publicize the finalists prior to the community forum and before the Board makes its final decision. Rest assured, stakeholder and community input are a key component of a successful search. As such, prior to selecting our next superintendent, we will invite you to a community forum with the finalists so that our community can meet the candidates and provide feedback to the Board. Your participation in this process is important to the Board of Education. If there are any questions or comments about the search, they are to be directed to our consultant, Michael Rullo, at (607)335-1233 or michael.rullo@dcmoboces.com. We thank you for your continued support of the Afton Central Schools and we look forward to having our new superintendent in place by July 2025 !

Happy P.S. I Love You Day, Afton Community! P.S. I Love You Day is a registered non-profit organization in New York State, dedicated to eradicating the stigma around mental health. Their mission is to instill hope for those affected by mental illness, fostering a supportive environment and a community where everyone feels welcomed, loved, and supported. Many students and employees at Afton Central School District recognized the day by wearing purple. You can learn more from their website here: https://psiloveyouday.net/news

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! The location of the Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 19th, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. has changed to the VFW building at 187 Main St, Afton, NY 13730. You can make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Happy Valentine's Day, Afton Community!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Afton elementary student with valentines box

Hello, Afton Community! There is an upcoming blood drive on Wednesday, February 19th, at the Afton VFW from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. You can make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Congrats to the JV girls basketball team for their 36-33 win on Wednesday in their MAC JV girls semifinal game vs Sidney! Appalonia Bushaw led the Knights with 15 points. Misty Bushaw, Rylee Rupakus, and Appalonia Bushaw each hit a 3-pointer in the win. The girls' final game of the season will be the MAC JV girls championship game.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

The modified girls volleyball team is undefeated with a record of 4-0 this season! They played against Bainbridge winning three out of four sets! They also won their second game on Tuesday against Oxford where they won three out of four sets. Great job, Team!!!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Modified Volleyball player serving the ball

Hello, Afton Community! Today's game times have changed. The JV girls basketball game will start at 4:00 p.m. The varsity boys basketball game will start at 5:30 p.m.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

The JV girls play Sidney in a MAC JV Girls Basketball semifinal game tonight at 4:00 p.m. in Afton. The winner of this game will advance to the MAC JV Girls Basketball championship game. The girls currently have 16 wins and 2 losses on the season. Please support them for their hard work this season as they aim to advance to one final game. The team is asking all spectators to wear white.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary Family Fun Night is tonight from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Afton Academic Family Fun Night Event Schedule 12 Feb 2025 5:00-7:00 PM Room 205 Impact of Reading Room 136 Fab Lab Introduction (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 203 Author Talk - Lucas Nichols (5:00-5:20) (5:30-5:50) (6:00-6:20) (6:30-6:50) Room 204 Publishing Room (5:00-7:00 pm) Library DEAR Time (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 226 Craft Time (5:10-5:50)(6:00-6:40) Room 210 Shopping Room (5:00-7:00 pm) Room 207 Math Jeopardy (5:00-5:30)(5:30-6:00)(6:00-6:30)(6:30-7:00) Cafeteria P.S. I Love You and Board Games (5:00-7:00 pm)

Afton Elementary Academic Family Fun Night Discover Play and Grow Together Exciting Educational Games Interactive STEAM Activities Family Challenges Math and Science Puzzles Fun for All Ages Wednesday Feb 12 at Afton Elementary from 5- 7 pm

Afton Central School District is proud to recognize Makenna Schultz (Junior) and Lilly Bagg (Senior) for their selection as members of the Elite 11, a prestigious roster of our best Field Hockey players from the coverage areas of the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin, Elmira Star-Gazette, Ithaca Journal, and Corning Leader. Selections were determined by coaches in New York State's section IV Athletic Conference voting on players with great skill and outstanding work during the 2024 Field Hockey Season. Great job, Mackenna and Lilly!!!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Hello, Afton Community! Our Middle/High School students are celebrating Spirit Week this week! The themes are below.

3 months ago, Afton Central School District

Monday Show your love for Comfort wear comfy clothes, Tuesday Dress to impress wear dressy clothes. Wednesday We love pink THursday Show your love for your favorite sport team Friday PS I love you Day! Spread Kindness reduce bullying and promote mental health awareness. Wear something purple!

Hello, Afton Community! Afton Elementary Family Fun Night is this Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. There are several fun activities for all ages including a book talk from Afton alumni, Lucas Nichols! We hope to see you there!

3 months ago, Afton Central School District